Motorbiking in winter: how to ride in the cold ?
How to equip in winter? What protections against the cold? Discover the tips and essential equipment to protect yourself from the cold on a motorcycle or scooter. Special winter practical guide … for bikers who are not afraid of anything !
Motorcycle and scooter accessories for riding in winter
When the temperature drops below 0 ° C and the journey time is more than two hours, the equipment, no matter how good, is no longer sufficient to fight against the cold: it is then necessary to equip your two- wheels accordingly.
Common among scooter riders, the apron remarkably insulates against cold and rain while the sleeves effectively protect hands.
On some motorcycles, the addition of a half-fairing, a high screen and handguards (optional from the manufacturer or a props) is a good solution to cut off the bites of the wind. But it is above all by opting for electrical equipment and accessories that the gain will be most noticeable..
Usually offered as an option, the heated saddle and grips consist of resistors whose intensity is adjusted on the handlebars. Combined with sleeves and thick pants, these accessories allow you to ride "warm" for many hours. It is also possible to kill two birds with one stone with electric muffs !
Finally, some specialized equipment manufacturers offer electrically heated clothing, to be connected to the battery or batteries: this is particularly the case for brands, or which market vests or electric gloves, while heated insoles are available from and in some sports shops.
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